Candidates

Grafton Banks Finance specialise in the provision of qualified and part qualified Accountancy and Finance staff up to Finance Director and Partner level, into organisations throughout Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. We are also happy to work on a proactive basis on your behalf, so if we don't deal in your geographical area, give us a call and we may still be able to help you move. We deal with all part qualified and qualified Accountants (or equivalent) up to Finance Director and Partner level, Financial Controllers, Auditors, Systems Accountants, Project Accountants, Financial Analysts and Audit Seniors.

What do we do?

The consultants at Grafton Banks Finance will listen to your needs and requirements and work in partnership with you to ensure that you make the right career move. We can advise you on your CV and any relevant available jobs, while discussing the type of financial environment that will be best suited to you. If we feel we are unable to help, we will tell you, and offer advice as to alternative options.

We always obtain your permission prior to making an application on your behalf and will see you through every step of the interview process. We will brief you to the best of our knowledge on the organisations we are approaching on your behalf and give you full and frank feedback after the interview.

We are available out of hours, seven days a week and will make time to talk to you.

What Do We Expect From You?

Our reputation as a Finance Recruitment consultancy stands and falls on the service that we provide to you and to our clients. We therefore expect you to reflect our standards when presenting yourself to a client. We ask you to:

Research a client prior to interview and enter an interview prepared.

Arrive for interview on time. If you decide not to go ahead with a particular interview, let us know in plenty of time in order that we can cancel the interview.

Keep us up to date with any other applications you may be considering. If you accept an offer and do not wish to progress with your application please inform us - we understand that your prime objective is to gain a new position.

Call us with feedback as soon as you have finished your interview, it is imperative that we can pass your feedback on to the organisation as soon as possible. Even if you decide not to go ahead or to accept a different offer, we need to know.

"Grafton Banks Finance were very good at listening and understanding my particular requirements. I had very limited geographic search and not once did they come with an "excellent opportunity in Crawley", (like so many others!) I needed a job in Brighton and that's what I got. They seemed to have good contacts in large and small firms. They understood what sort of roles I was looking for and did not waste my time with any other roles. There was a good level of contact and I appreciated the honesty when they were quiet and there were no roles. There was also good contact during the interview process. Grafton Banks Finance were able to deal with questions on roles and company. If they didn't have the information they were willing to find out. Alex and Nigel were both very helpful, honest and professional at all times. They provided a service that was head and shoulders above other agencies I was registered with at the time."

Finance Analyst at Kimberly Clark in Brighton

"My needs were carefully noted by Sophie on the initial consultation. My current role fulfils all of my requirements, so I was very satisfied they were met. I was quickly provided with an opportunity that was highly suited to my skills and what I was looking for. I was also constantly kept informed of any developments or updates. Additionally, I was provided with some great tips and preparation. All of my questions were answered efficiently and swiftly, in great detail and I was extremely satisfied overall. It was a hassle free and efficient process."

Mario Stojanac placed as Part Qualified Management Accountant at Updata in Reigate

"Alex at Grafton Banks Finance was very helpful in guiding me through the application process and providing valuable advice on career decisions. I found the briefing before each interview step quite useful. Alex kept me permanently informed about the progress of my application using various methods of contact. All questions that I raised could be answered and solved to my full satisfaction."

Holger Krause placed at CHEP in Weybridge as German Speaking Senior Financial Accountant

"The team at Grafton Banks Finance stand out for all the right reasons, and in a saturated market they know exactly what to do to 'get it right'. Being able to strike exactly the right balance between collaborative and consultative they really take the time to understand you, your business and how they can best support your needs. I've always appreciated the open, honest and straightforward approach taken by all the Consultants I have worked with. I know I can discuss a brief with them and feel 100% confident that there is hard work going on behind the scenes, they also manage to strike the right balance between keeping us in the loop versus just getting on with it. They've maintained great service and delivery through a number of clients, functions and locations that I've supported with. The candidates that come through from Grafton Banks are ALWAYS a cut above the rest - I don't know how they do it! I would have no hesitation in recommending them to other customers."

Recruitment Business Partner at Kimberly-Clark, Brighton & Reigate

"Paul Rudman met me face to face and took the time to gain a good understanding of my experience and strengths, as well as my career aspirations. I felt that Paul only introduced me to opportunities which matched my skills, experience and location. He explained the roles clearly, and the reasons why the employer was recruiting. He never tried to push me into anything unsuitable. Paul was very supportive at every stage during the interview process. He would explain the culture of the employer, the background to the vacancy, and what the employer was looking for in a candidate. Paul followed up with me after each interview, and provided feedback from the employer. He also tried to keep me informed even if he was waiting on a response from the employer. Paul's strong understanding of his clients meant that he was always able to provide me with prompt answers to any questions I had. He was also helpful when it came to the employer clarifying their offer and issuing the proposed contract of employment."

Ian Hamer placed as Financial Controller at Langmead Farms in West Sussex

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